Tuscan Fair Volunteers Needed!

4/17/2022 8:56 pm

The Tuscan Fair is right around the corner - April 30 10:30am to 2:30pm - and we cannot wait for a day of fun and festivities! But we need YOUR help to make it happen.

We have many low-commitment (and did we mention, super fun?!) opportunities for you to be involved with this great Tuscan tradition. And hurrah, no prior experience required! We’ll be there to show you the ropes, it’s all very simple.

Can’t be there on the day? Could you lend 30 minutes of your time before school to sell tickets? Or help move some things on Friday evening? There’s something for everyone! Find a friend to sign up with, bring a grandparent or aunt, everyone is welcome :) Are you game? Sign up here!

Spring Break!

4/7/2022 2:37 pm

It's Autism Acceptance Week @ Tuscan!

4/3/2022 9:41 pm

This week we will celebrate Autism Acceptance Week at Tuscan with some fun themed days. Our goal is to help the students understand that both awareness and acceptance are required to ensure that our family and friends with autism thrive and enjoy the benefits of inclusion, equality and support within the educational system, workplace and society.

Here's how you can participate this week:

Magnificent Mind Monday: Celebrate how amazing it is that all our minds work in different wonderful ways! Wear a fun hat or wild hairdo!

Neurodiversity Tuesday: To celebrate the beauty in the diverse spectrum of the human mind, wear rainbow or tie-dyed clothes. 

What’s Your Passion Wednesday: One characteristic of autism is to show incredibly focused passion for topics of interest. Dress in a way that shows your passion/something you love! 

Sensory Passion Thursday: People with autism often have a variety of sensory sensitivities. Dress in your comfiest clothes or pjs!  

Autism Acceptance Friday: Tuscan Tigers roar each day by showing kindness, love and acceptance. Wear your Tuscan gear! 

The Tuscan Fair is BAAAAACK!

3/25/2022 10:32 am

Beyond the Bell Spring Session Starts Thursday 3/24

3/17/2022 9:20 pm

Beyond the Bell is back for Spring, yay! Below are details and reminders for those that have children participating in this upcoming session starting Thursday 3/24. 

The highlights: 

• Class runs from 3:15-4:25 pm on Thursday and Friday. 
• Class dates can be found at https://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/district/btb/brbcal/
• If your child is getting picked up after class, please pick them up at the designated door listed below. 
• If your child attends the YMCA onsite, their instructor will bring them to the YMCA after class is over.  
• If your child has permission to walk home (only for those in grades 3-5), their instructor will have them sign themselves out and dismiss after class is over.  

Full details including list of classes, days, and dismissal doors can be found here. 

Reminder: Masks are now optional, outdoors AND indoors

3/14/2022 9:47 pm

The District asked and parents, students and teachers responded... as of Monday March 14th, masks will be optional indoors, in addition to being optional outdoors. 

All of the findings and guidance are here.

Food Drive = Success!

3/14/2022 9:42 pm

Thank you to all who helped make the food drive a success.

On Tuesday last week, we filled two cars with all the food you kindly donated and brought it to St Joseph’s and Our Lady of Sorrows.

We are grateful, as always, for your kindness and support!

Talking to your kids about Ukraine

3/6/2022 9:21 pm

Recess Volunteers needed!

3/6/2022 9:04 pm

With warm(ish) weather upon us, it's likely that recess will be outdoors on a more regular basis. We're looking for parent/guardian volunteers to help, especially as we hopefully move towards allowing classes in adjacent play areas to play together. 

Interested in volunteering? More info is here.

Tuscan Food Drive - Last Chance to Donate!

3/6/2022 8:58 pm

The annual Tuscan food drive has been extended to Tuesday 3/8

Just a reminder, here's what we're asking each grade to donate: 

Kindergarten- low sugar cereal